Ethnic Studies sem 1 wk 1 Independent Studies

Why did it become harder and harder for the bear to maintain his identity as he moved through the bureaucracy of the factory?

• The bear identified with every other worker and therefore did not identify as a bear.

• The bear’s identity was ignored by management because he was a silly animal that belonged in a zoo.

• The bear’s identity was continually shaped by the various levels of management throughout the factory.

• The bear wanted to be part of the “in” group and therefore did not argue with his new given identity.

Which of the following statements best describes the moral of the “The Bear That Wasn’t” story?

• People are homogenous, and identity is not a problem in most societies.

• People chose their identity based on how they see themselves.

• Society highly influences one’s identity.

• The bear was silly to believe that he was a human factory worker.

According to Chimamanda Adichie, what is the danger of a single story?

• Single stories are detailed and accurate accounts of peoples lives

• Single stories are incomplete and lead to stereotypes as they are from one perspective.

• Single stories are dangerous when they are about minorities and people of color.

• Single stories shape how people understand literary texts and perspectives.

What is an example of a single story that Chimamanda Adichie falsely believed?

• Adichie’s fear of English people developed from the British stories she read as a child.

• Adichie's hatred towards other Africans developed from U.S. media and news reports.

• Adichie’s misunderstanding of Mexican culture developed from U.S. media and news reports.

• Adichie’s confrontation and misunderstanding with her white American college professor.

What does Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie mean when she refers to a 'single story'?

• One story by one author

• The only story that a reader is familiar with

• A story with only one ending

• One version of a story that is repeatedly presented as truth but actually based on stereotypes

What was Adichie’s experience with Western children's books?

• The characters were similar to her, thus they provided her with a personal experience.

• The stories made her want to taste ginger ale and other Western foods.

• She wasn’t aware of the possibility of different narratives.

• She shouldn’t have read those stories as a child.

According to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, what is a solution to the 'single story’ problem?

• People should reject single stories.

• People should read African literature.

• People should write their own stories.

• People should learn more about the single story, and gain multiple perspectives.

How does being American shape Jennifer’s identity?

• She identifies as Chinese but being an American conflicts with her identity.

• Since she is not an American citizen, she feels that it has no affect on her Chinese identity.

• She doesn’t understand what it is to be American or Chinese, and feels stuck between both identities.

• Being American helps her understand her Chinese-American identity.

What is the main argument of Reading 4 “Finding One’s Voice”?

• One's voice can only be found within their own family structures.

• One's own culture shapes and defines their voice and helps them understand their identity.

• One’s voice can be found in the culture and voices of others.

• One's voice can be found within the pain and struggles of society.

What is the main argument of Reading 6 “Gender & Identity”?

• A person’s gender often leads us to make assumptions about their identity.

• Boys favor balls, cars, dinosaurs and trains, while girls favor dolls, dresses and pink colored toys.

• Gender roles are fabricated by check boxes on a government form .

• People identity within the gender-variation spectrum of super-macho-masculinity or super-girly-femininity.